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Coverlet

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/09f94018-5941-45c4-963a-103824941896
Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Object ID
1994.002
Date Range
1850-1880
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Textiles
Description
Woven coverlet with central medallion circled by leaves, vines and grapes. Eagles on each of the four inner corners have wings spread, stars and stripes on their breasts. Eagles on the border have wings closed. Outer border of swags and tassels. Band at foot edge:, "Made by H. Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co. PA - Fast Color - No 1 - Clara L. Whitlock"
One piece, no center seam. Cream-colored cotton warp; red, green and blue-green wool weft. Top edge rolled and stitches. 2-inch self-fringes on sides; tape with fringes sewn to foot edge.
Date Range
1850-1880
Year Range From
1850
Year Range To
1880
Made By
Stager, Henry F.
Last Owner
Whitlock, Clara L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 1018
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Coverlets
Object Name
Coverlet
Length (cm)
191.77
Length (ft)
6.2916666667
Length (in)
75.5
Width (cm)
218.44
Width (ft)
7.1666666667
Width (in)
86
Dimension Details
Width: 71.5 inches + 2 borders of 2-inch fringes= 75.5
Length: 84 + 2-inch fringe = 86
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-14
Condition Notes
Some stains; some mending. Unraveled hem in a five places on the top edge. Tape fringe on foot edge separated from coverlet in places.
Object ID
1994.002
Notes
Weaver Henry F. Stager is cited in:
1. Heisey, John W., compiler. "A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers." Wmsburg, VA: The Colonial Wmsbrg. Foundation, 1978. p. 108.
2. Anderson, Clarita. "American Coverlets and Their Weavers." Wmsburg, VA, 2002. p. 125.
Place of Origin
Mount Joy
Accession Number
1994.002
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/f9495ea3-9388-4c3e-9ee2-312135820111
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1880 F009 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0119
People
Shenk, Ann Margaret
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1880 F009 S
Box Number
119
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/88c07378-ff6b-4af4-99a1-102448480768
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1862 F009 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1862
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0117
People
Shenk, Anna
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1862 F009 S
Box Number
117
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/72302c15-ec99-46ea-b5ca-581532668354
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1907 F013 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0123
People
Shenk, Benjamin S.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1907 F013 S
Box Number
123
Additional Notes
1 item, 3 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/da20c539-31b6-44a3-ad2c-432150128190
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1908 F014 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0123
People
Shenk, Daniel L.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1908 F014 S
Box Number
123
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d69d3362-1d8b-41f4-9b9b-634472126714
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1838 F004 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1838
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0115
People
Shenk, Eliza
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
East Hempfield Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1838 F004 S
Box Number
115
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b82766d1-2937-44f9-b637-554416479040
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1869 F007 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1869
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0118
People
Shenk, Henry
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1869 F007 S
Box Number
118
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/126e96a1-eec3-424f-9cb4-934420612604
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1853 F007 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1853
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0116
People
Shenk, Henry
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1853 F007 S
Box Number
116
Additional Notes
1 item, 1 piece
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/3701785f-bc2c-4974-8955-583552421130
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1897 F011 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1897
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0121
People
Shenk, Henry S.
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1897 F011 S
Box Number
121
Additional Notes
1 item, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
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Estate Inventory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/96063099-1d9c-4b4b-9ede-014053491336
Collection
Estate Inventories
Object ID
Inv 1903 F010 S
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Collection
Estate Inventories
Year
1903
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0122
People
Shenk, Isaac
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Place
Manor Twp.
Object Name
Estate Inventory
Object ID
Inv 1903 F010 S
Box Number
122
Additional Notes
1 item, 2 pieces
Classification
RG-03-00-0133
Description Level
Item
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